On June 10, 2026, Iran's Revolutionary Guards seized a U.S. Remus 600 submarine drone in the Strait of Hormuz, a choke point vital for global oil transport.
The IRGC described the operation as "coordinated and complex," citing intelligence oversight and electronic warfare that disabled the drone’s telemetry before it was hauled aboard.
Earlier in June, the Guards captured another U.S. drone, reinforcing a pattern of interdiction amid the ongoing blockade that has rattled shipping lanes and raised alarm among Gulf oil majors.
U.S. Defense Department spokesperson said the seizure hampers intelligence gathering and that Washington will review the incident before deciding on counter‑measures. A Gulf shipping company added that its vessels are now being rerouted to avoid the strait, underscoring the commercial impact of the conflict.
Diplomats in Tehran and Washington are expected to convene a meeting next week to discuss the incident and its implications for regional security.